Ben Affleck's AI Startup Netflix Deal: $600M Potential

0:00Today is March 12th, here's what's trending and entertainment. Ben Affleck just got a major win for his $150 million fortune. Netflix bought his AI startup called InterPositive last week. Insiders say he and his investors could pocket up to $600 million if the company hits certain performance goals. The Los Angeles-based firm started quietly in 2022 with a 16-person team of engineers, researchers, and creatives. Affleck built its attacker headaches he faced as a filmmaker, like removing stunt wires, reframing shots, fixing mistakes, tweaking lighting, or boosting backgrounds. Affleck cannot be happier with the deal. He says the tool speeds up work without losing the human touch in storytelling. It aims to cut logistical hassles, so creators get more choices and fans enjoy more content from their favorite shows. Meanwhile, Affleck stays busy with other projects. He runs the independent studio artist equity alongside childhood friend Matt Damon. The pair, who go way back to Cambridge, Massachusetts,

1:02keep producing hits together. Lately, they are executive producing a new, darkly-coma drama for Sony Classics, with stars like Paul Rudd and Paul Giamati. Affleck also wrapped directing his latest film, Animals, a Netflix thriller featuring Gillian Anderson and Carrie Washington. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, a pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-L-I-S-O-L-E-Pillow.com.